All of the Best (and Wildest) Celebrity Fashion From the 2025 VMAs Red Carpet

While the Grammys and Oscars favor refined, often quiet, glamour, the MTV VMAs red carpet is where celebrities really let loose. And with stars like Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Mariah Carey, and Sabrina Carpenter attending and performing at this year’s edition at the UBS Arena in New York, the stakes for bold fashion and unforgettable moments are higher than ever.

Since its inception in 1984, the VMAs have been a breeding ground for some of the most unforgettable—and controversial—fashion moments of all time. From Lil’ Kim’s lavender nipple pasty to Gaga’s meat dress heard round the world, the awards show is never short on talked-about style moments. Per usual, there’s no dress code governing what stars can wear tonight—so, expect the unexpected as Gaga, Doja, Sabrina, and Mariah—the latter of whom is receiving the Video Vanguard Award—step out for their big moments.

Here, keep track of all the eye-popping celebrity fashion from the 2025 VMAs red carpet.